Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alexandria, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alexandria, VA.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 11:09 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8634214
Common Questions About Tides

Alexandria, VA Tides - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:053.27:392.812:570.61:520.46:098:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:523.28:262.81:480.62:380.46:108:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:353.29:092.92:350.63:190.46:118:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:163.29:492.93:180.63:570.46:128:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:553.110:262.93:580.74:330.56:138:15Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:323.111:012.94:370.75:060.56:148:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:083.011:342.95:140.85:360.66:148:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:443.05:520.86:060.66:158:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:062.912:222.96:300.96:370.66:168:10Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:403.01:022.87:101.07:110.76:178:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:193.01:462.87:541.07:510.76:188:08Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:033.02:362.78:471.18:380.76:198:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:553.13:382.69:561.19:360.86:208:05Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:573.14:492.611:091.110:430.86:218:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:043.25:542.712:150.96:228:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:073.36:522.81:160.76:238:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:053.47:472.91:040.62:110.56:238:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:023.48:393.12:090.43:020.36:247:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:553.49:293.23:070.33:500.26:257:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:483.410:193.34:020.24:380.26:267:56New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:403.311:103.34:570.25:260.26:277:54Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:343.25:520.36:150.26:287:53Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:033.312:293.16:480.47:040.36:297:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:583.31:263.07:430.57:530.56:307:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:533.22:242.88:410.68:450.66:317:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:503.13:262.79:410.89:410.86:327:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:523.14:312.710:410.810:400.86:327:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:543.05:322.711:390.811:370.96:337:44Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:513.16:272.812:330.76:347:43Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:433.17:172.812:320.81:230.66:357:41Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:313.28:032.91:240.82:080.56:367:40Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8634214)

Common Questions About Alexandria, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Alexandria, VA today?

Slack tide in Alexandria, VA is approximately 2:30 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Alexandria, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Alexandria, VA?

Tide predictions for Alexandria, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Alexandria, VA?

Tide data for Alexandria, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8634214. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8634214.

What is the moon phase in Alexandria, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Alexandria, VA is Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Alexandria, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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